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JK BMS Install and Configuration
Install and set up the JK BMS, the battery management system that will control and protect your boat's battery bank. Follow this comprehensive guide to configure the system, balance the cells, charge properly, and ensure a longer life for your lithium batteries.
Upgrading a Drop-in Lithium Battery to the BEST BMS out there
Ever found yourself in need of replacing a faulty BMS on your lithium iron phosphate battery? In this episode, we explore the process of upgrading to the JK BMS, known for its advanced features and reliability. Tune in as we guide you through each step, ensuring that your batteries are performing at...
Introducing the BankManager Gen3
Learn about the top-notch features in the BankManager Gen3 - the most advanced solution for hybrid battery management. From Bluetooth connectivity to temperature-based lithium disconnection, it offers unrivaled efficiency and protection for your off-grid solar and marine systems.
Headway 38120s Trolling Motor Battery
Join Clark from Temptress as he shares insights on building a trolling motor battery with Headway cells. Understand the process, components, and improvements made to create an efficient power source.
Leaving Luperon – Day Sailing to Cambiaso
A while ago, we were left a very nice comment from a YouTube viewer saying we were "the best sailing channel that never sails anywhere." Well, today we thought we would show you what sailing is like out of Luperon. We spent a very nice day aboard a friend's boat. We sailed (or mo...
DIY Waterproof Trolling Motor Lithium Battery
Join Clark in the shop today as he builds a new 100Ah LiFePO4 battery pack in a waterproof box. This would be a great way to make your own lithium battery for an electric outboard motor. Clark will explain the process, and even include a couple of close-calls along the way. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL WHEN ...
The Caribbean’s Safest Harbor: How to Sail into Luperon
Luperon is a safe haven for sailers traversing the Caribben—most commonly between the Bahamas and the windward islands (from Puerto Rico through Grenada). This video covers: - the basics of how and when to set your course for Luperon - how to enter the harbor safely—avoiding the large reefs. - ...
Best COLD-WEATHER Lithium battery? (Redodo Low Temp)
Today we review a new offering from Redodo--they now have a BMS with cold temperature charge protection. In this video, we'll still do all the regular testing, but some of it will happen off-camera and we'll just report the results, to make the video shorter. BACKGROUND: I've develo...
Can Lithium be cheap AND good? (Powerwin 200Ah)
Today we look into an inexpensive basic battery How does this one stack up? IN THIS VIDEO (coming soon) [00:00] Intro [00:23] The PowerWin 200ah [01:30] Specifications [03:34] Disassembly [10:24] Cell Balance [22:27] High-Current Test [26:40] Discharge Findings [27:56] Leader Board BACKGROUND: I...
Best Boat Fridge? Reviewing Engel, Bodega and Alipcool
Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. BUY THE BODEGA FRIDGE WE LIKE: ----------- LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to endorse produ...
Reviving a 30-year-old boat fridge
I think I might have the "Fridge of Theseus." The question is, is it a 30-year-old fridge if none of its original parts is still included?? In this video, we have a shoptalk day as we repair our compressor sled side of our ship's refrigeration. We discuss various refrigeration issue...
More important than life vests? The dinghy gear I carry
In this video I discuss what we carry on our dinghy. Every Day Carry (EDC) for a cruiser if you will. Update on the light. While it has a big battery it can't be left on indefinitely expecting the solar panel to keep even just the white lites burning. Have questions or comments? Leave them...
Lithium Golf Cart – Lighter, Faster, Lower Maintenance
As part of our battery review series, we've been requested to review some LiFePO4 golf cart batteries. Well, we don't have a golf cart...but luckily, our landlubber friend Andrew does! We converted his Duffy Electric boat ( a while back. Now he plans to add a solar panel and a BankManager ...
DON’T Lose your Dinghy! Best DIY Dinghy Painter
A dinghy painter is the line tied to the bow of a dinghy for tying it up, towing, and anchoring. Today I take a shot at making the best dinghy painter ever. Here is where I report on how this works. If you don't see a current report and you want to know how it's going make a comment an...
How to get SOLAR POWER…without installing anything
We were asked to review another battery power station. I usually say no to these requests but I liked a few features of this one so I decided to talk about it. It has LiFePO4 batteries which I really like and it can charge really fast from AC power. ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO: EBL Power Station: EBL ...
The Lithium That’ll Burn Your Boat
This is my discussion of the different kinds a Lithium batteries available and their relative safety. If you have heard li is dangerous you may have actually heard someone misspeak trying to say some kinds of lithium batteries are dangerous. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [02:22] Types [06:14] Why i...
3 Simple Things to Improve Liveaboard Life
Today, Emily gives 3 examples of things that took years for us to find as the perfect solutions for the housekeeping part of living aboard. We will be giving away 5 of these laundry hampers to our U.S. paid patrons this month. id you are in the U.S. and would like one, see our page for details. ...
Cheap, Easy Sailboat Christmas Tree Hack!
Here's how we did our Christmas tree this year on the boat, with just $25 worth of repurposed lights and a bit of creative rigging. GET THE LIGHTS HERE: OTHER CHRISTMAS ITEMS WE LIKE: Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our cha...
Turn Any Battery into a Portable Generator? Cheap!
I've been reviewing batteries for a while, but this week I got something different in the mail. This box allows you to drop in any 12v battery--LiFePO4, Lead, etc--hook it up, and have a plethora of charging and power options available. For boaters, RVers, or folks who want portable power witho...
How much battery does your boat need?
If you are considering a change to your off grid power system the first step is to do an energy audit. There is little reason to change a system until you understand your goals. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ---------...
Fix an Engel Fridge Fan – in 15 mins
Today we fix a fridge! Our friends Larry and Georgie on SV Cabernet have an Engel with a broken fan. After borrowing their Engel as a backup, Clark investigated the fan problem and fixed it. Come hang out with us as we fix the Engel fan it in about 15 mins. IN THIS VIDEO: [00:00] Introduction [0...
Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Elefast Transparent
Today we look into the Elefast Transparent 100ah LiFePO4 battery. This is a great battery to show off in your car stereo system. IN THIS VIDEO [00:00] Intro [00:20] The Elefast Transparent 100ah [01:45] Battle Plan [02:50] Specifications [03:52] Disassembly [07:05] Cell Balance [14:21] High-Curren...
Electrified Dinghy ($100 hack)
In this video we show you how we set up a tiny electrical system in our dinghy. The video shows how to do it along with circuit design. Parts suggestions for this project can be found here ( or in our Amazon store linked below. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:29] Introduction [01:40] Past Failure? [02:25]...![Talk Like a Sailor: ANCHORS [Sailing A to Z]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/uDsgse8BJGU/mqdefault.webp)